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[1] [2] [3] A dog and handler team must take a short behavioral evaluation of less than half an hour; dogs who pass the evaluation earn the Canine Good Citizen certificate, which many people represent after the dog's name, abbreviating it as CGC; for example, "Fido, CGC". [4] The evaluation consists of ten objectives. [5]
The prices of obedience school can vary depending on location, age of the dog, and the amount of training a dog requires. For example, group or class training can cost anywhere from $40–$125 per class, while private training, which may take place in the owners' home or trainers places of business, may cost anywhere from $30–100 per class.
Dog grooming refers to the hygienic care of a dog, a process by which a dog's physical appearance is enhanced. A dog groomer (or simply "groomer") is a professional that is responsible for maintaining a dog’s hygiene and appearance by offering services such as bathing, brushing, hair trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning.
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As with other mammals, a dog's fur has many uses, including thermoregulation and protection from cuts or scratches; furthermore, a dog's coat plays an important role in the showing of purebred dogs. Breed standards often include a detailed description of the nature and attributes of that breed's ideal coat.
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Summer Morning (at Spadarvet), by Carl Larsson, 1908 Preening male ruff Mutually grooming ponies at Turf Hill, New Forest, U.K. Grooming (also called preening) is the art and practice of cleaning and maintaining parts of the body. It is a species-typical behavior.
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